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Spain Warns U.S. Greenland Plans Could Aid Russia

1/18/2026

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  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that a U.S. invasion of Greenland would benefit Russia by legitimizing its invasion of Ukraine and harm NATO's integrity.
  • The remark appeared in a La Vanguardia interview.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on goods from several European countries from 10% to 25% until the United States can purchase Greenland.
  • Denmark and Greenland's leaders rejected selling the autonomous island.